English heavy metal band formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris; a leading act of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with a long international career.

Founding member Steve Harris has been the group's consistent leader. Early vocalist Paul Di'Anno sang on the debut album; Bruce Dickinson became a prominent later vocalist. The band is known for influential albums, extensive touring and a recurring mascot character 'Eddie' (publicly verifiable band features).

DeBaser hosts three reviews covering both a 1960s namesake band (Maiden Voyage) and the famous English heavy metal group Iron Maiden. Reviewers praise the 1980 debut as a high point and highlight the rediscovered 1970 Maiden Voyage release and proto-doom elements. Overall reception in these reviews is positive and appreciative of musicianship.

For:Fans of classic heavy metal, rock historians, and readers interested in early proto-metal and album rediscoveries.

 The "Iron Maiden", (not to be confused with the eponymous metal band that exploded in the '80s) who at the time played blues pieces and covers of the "Rolling Stones", formed in the town of Basildon, near London, taking their name from the iron maiden, a medieval torture device.

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 it remains the highest point ever reached by the Maiden, despite being a band with an extraordinary career, which has achieved boundless popularity in every corner of the globe.

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 Despite the music flowing in a sometimes relaxed manner, at some moments it even seems cheerful, the album presents extremely dark lyrics such as those of "God Of Darkness" which tells of the devil’s coming into the world.

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